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Where is the ParkingBoxx ball?

Dominican Republic


 Congratulations to Lynn Mullen of Margaretsville, Nova Scotia winner of a $100 Amazon Gift Card in this #WhereintheWorld is our Parking BOXX Ball? contest.


Hint #1. This Caribbean nation is the birthplace of Merengue, a sensational rhythm and dance based on musical elements like drums, brass, chorded instruments, and accordion.


Hint #2. Thousands of Humpback Whales migrate here every year, the surrounding oceans become a Humpback whale sanctuary from January to March for breeding and raising their young.


Hint #3. Baseball is their national sport. Amongst more than 100 players across American baseball leagues, some of their famous players include David Ortiz, Albert Pujols, and Hanley Ramirez

Answer: Dominican Republic

Where is the ParkingBoxx ball?

Plymouth Rock, Massachusetts


Congratulations to Cathy Balogh of Bowser, BC winner of a $100 Amazon Gift Card in this #WhereintheWorld is our Parking BOXX Ball? contest.

 

Hint #1. This Town is recognized as the site where William Bradford and the Mayflower Pilgrims disembarked their ship in 1620.

 

Hint #2. In 1621 the well-known first Thanksgiving took place with the Pilgrims and the Wampanoag Tribes. Wampanoag, means People of the First Light.

 

Hint #3. It is located approximately 40 miles (64 km) south of Boston, Massachusetts in a region known as the South Shore.

 

Answer: Plymouth Rock, Massachusetts

Where is the ParkingBoxx ball?

Universal Studios, Orlando


Congratulations to Liz Kilcher of Eau Claire, WI winner of a $100 Amazon Gift Card in this #WhereintheWorld is our Parking BOXX Ball? contest.


 Hint #1. This popular Florida theme park opened in July 1990 and features cutting edge attractions based on pop culture icons, Hollywood blockbuster films and hit television shows.


 Hint #2. Film producer, writer and director, Steven Spielberg has served as the executive creative consultant since its pre-production in 1986 and can be spotted in several rides.


 Hint #3. E.T. Adventure Ride is the last remaining opening day ride at the Florida location.


Answer: Universal Studios, Orlando

Where is the ParkingBoxx ball?

Leaning Tower of Pisa


Congratulations to Dan Williams of Round Rock, TX winner of a $100 Amazon Gift Card in this #WhereintheWorld is our Parking BOXX Ball? contest.

 

Hint #1. This exciting tower is located in a city and commune in Tuscany, central Italy.

 

Hint #2. This tower has been leaning since its construction in the 12th century! In 1993, 870 tonnes of lead counterweights were added, which straightened the tower slightly.


Hint #3. It is possible to reach the top of this tower and enjoy a wonderful view of the city from there. There is a total of 296 steps to climb!


Answer: Leaning Tower of Pisa

Where is the ParkingBoxx ball?

Alcatraz


Congratulations to Antoinette Murphy of Waunakee, WI winner of a $100 Amazon Gift Card in this #WhereintheWorld is our Parking BOXX Ball? contest.

 

Hint #1. This popular tourist destination was a maximum security United States federal prison located on a 22 acre island in the San Francisco Bay, designed for inmates who were the worst of the worst.

 

Hint #2. It was shut down due to structural problems caused by saltwater saturation and that it costs three times more to house a prisoner than in other federal prisons.


Hint #3. Alphonse Capone, also known as Al Capone, spent four and a half years here and George Barnes, also known as Machine Gun Kelly, spent over 17 years.


Answer: Alcatraz

Where is the ParkingBoxx ball?

Calgary, Alberta


Congratulations to Michael Coovert of Paducah, Kentucky winner of a $100 Amazon Gift Card in this #WhereintheWorld is our Parking BOXX Ball? contest.

 

Hint #1. In 1988, this city became the first Canadian city to host the Winter Olympic Games.

 

Hint #2. This is the largest city in Alberta and the third largest in Canada. It has a population exceeding one million, but is not the Alberta capital.

 

Hint #3. Home of the ten-day event, which bills itself as "The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth", attracts over one million visitors per year and features one of the world's largest rodeos, The “____” Stampede!


Answer: Calgary, Alberta

Where is the ParkingBoxx ball?

Australia


Congratulations to Carole Dube of Red Deer, AB winner of a $100 Amazon Gift Card in this #WhereintheWorld is our Parking BOXX Ball? contest.

 

Hint #1: 80% of the animals (Including this adorable Kangaroo) are unique to this country.

Hint #2: This country is surrounded by the Indian Ocean and the Pacific Ocean.

Hint #3: The Great Barrier Reef in Eastern part of this country is the biggest coral reef system in the world. The reef consists of more than 3,000 reefs and 900 islands.

Hint #4: The Sydney Opera House, built in its biggest city, is famous for its roof’s architecture resembling shells or sails. The opera house was designed by Jørn Utzon from Denmark and it was built between 1959 and 1973.


Answer: Australia

Where is the ParkingBoxx ball?

Clear Lake, Iowa


Congratulations to Emery Grey of North Conway, NH winner of a $100 Amazon Gift Card in this #WhereintheWorld is our Parking BOXX Ball? contest.


Hint #1: This beautiful American small town is situated on a natural spring-fed lake midway between Des Moines and Minneapolis.

Hint #2:  This town is home to the historic Surf Ballroom which was where Buddy Holly, The Big Bopper, and Ritchie Valens made their last performance on Feb. 3, 1959 before a tragic plane crash took their lives.

Hint #3:  This event was the inspiration for one of the most iconic songs ever made, American Pie (by Don McLean). The farmer still clears a path to the crash site so anyone can walk through the field to pay their respects.



Answer: Clear Lake, Iowa


Where is the ParkingBoxx ball?

Basílica de la Sagrada Família


Congratulations to Mara Thomas of Louisville, Kentucky winner of a $100 Amazon Gift Card in this #WhereintheWorld is our Parking BOXX Ball? contest.


Hint #1:  Construction of this basilica began in 1882. In 1883, Architect Goudi took over and devoted his live to the project and is buried in the crypt.

Hint #2:  This church has been called "the most extraordinary personal interpretation of Gothic architecture since the Middle Ages."

Hint #3:  This church is located in Barcelona, Spain and construction is estimated to be completed after 2030



Answer:  Basílica de la Sagrada Família, Barcelona, Spain


Where is the ParkingBoxx ball?

New River Gorge Bridge, Fayetteville, WV


Congratulations to Dan W. of Rock Round, TX winner of a $100 Amazon Gift Card in this #WhereintheWorld is our Parking BOXX Ball contest.


Hint #1: This bridge is a centerpiece of the annual "Bridge Day", during which hundreds of people, with appropriate equipment, are permitted to climb on or jump from the bridge

Hint #2:  In 2005, the structure gained additional attention when the US Mint issued a state quarter with the bridge depicted on one side.

Hint #3:  This is the world’s 5th longest single-span arch bridge and is located in Fayette County, West Virginia. This started as a one-hour weekly country stage music radio “barn dance”.


Answer:  New River Gorge Bridge, Fayetteville, WV


Where is the ParkingBoxx ball?

Grand Old Oprey, Nashville, TN


Congratulations to Jon Therriault of Kitchner, Ontario winner of a $100 Amazon Gift Card in this #WhereintheWorld is our Parking BOXX Ball contest.


Hint #1:  This started as a one-hour weekly country stage music radio “barn dance”.

Hint #2:  Membership remains one of country music’s crowning achievements.

Hint #3:  Famous members of this organization have included: Johnny Cash, Patsy Cline, Loretta Lynn & Dolly Parton. 


Answer:  Grand Old Oprey, Nashville, TN

Where is the ParkingBoxx ball?

Tombstone, Arizona


Congratulations to Donna Szocik of Barrie, Ontarioa winner of a $100 Amazon Gift Card in this #WhereintheWorld is our Parking BOXX Ball? contest..


Hint #1:  This town was founded in 1877 by Ed Schieffelin and named after his first silver mine.

Hint #2:  This town’s most famous event in history was the Gunfight at the OK Corral, On October 26, 1881. This 30 second event involved Virgil, Morgan and Wyatt Earp.

Hint #3:  Today 1500 residents call this Southeast Arizona city home.


Answer:  Tombstone, Arizona

Atlantic City

Iceland


Congratulations to Cindy Sutherland of Stony Plain, Alberta  – winner of a $100 Amazon Gift Card in this #WhereintheWorld is our Parking BOXX Ball? contest.


Hint #1:  Known as the Land of Fire and Ice, this Country was settled by Vikings from Norway sometime in the 800s.

Hint #2:  There are no forests in this Country in Europe, and Mosquitoes are non-existent.

Hint #3:  Roughly 85 percent of its energy is from renewable resources, and well over half of that is geothermal alone.


Answer:  Iceland

Atlantic City

Disneyland


Congratulations to Lindsay Agnew of Seattle, WA  – winner of a $100 Amazon Gift Card in this #WhereintheWorld is our Parking BOXX Ball? contest.


Hint #1:  "The Happiest Place On Earth!”

Hint #2:  This famous California adventure park is home to many cartoon characters including Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck and Goofy.

Hint #3:  Characters from Frozen, Star Wars and many other movie series are often free roaming throughout the park.


Answer:  Disneyland

Atlantic City
San Francisco, California

Congratulations to Darren Scrubb of Toronto, Ontario – winner of a $100 Amazon Gift Card in this #WhereintheWorld is our Parking BOXX Ball? contest.

Hint #1: The cool summers, fog, steep rolling hills, eclectic mix of architecture, and landmarks makes this city a popular tourist destination.
Hint #2: This city is home to the oldest Chinatown in North America and the largest Chinese enclave outside Asia.
Hint #3: This city is home to the Golden Gate Bridge and the former Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary.

Answer: San Francisco, California
Atlantic City
Niagara Falls

Congratulations to Jerry Marquardt of Oak Forest, Illinois – winner of a $100 Amazon Gift Card in this #WhereintheWorld is our Parking BOXX Ball? contest.

Hint #1: A 63 year old teacher became the first person to go over these falls in 1901 when she traveled down them in a barrel.
Hint #2: The three waterfalls that make up this attraction create the highest flow rate of any waterfall on the planet.
Hint #3: These waterfalls are the largest producer of electricity in the state of New York.

Answer: Niagara Falls
Atlantic City
Key West, Florida

Congratulations to Ron Currie of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan – winner of a $100 Amazon Gift Card in this #WhereintheWorld is our Parking BOXX Ball? contest.

Hint #1: Since the 20th century, Locals started referring to themselves as “Conchs.”
Hint #2: This is the southernmost point in the continental USA.
Hint #3: Home to many famous authors including Ernest Hemingway and Tennessee Williams.

Answer: Key West, Florida
Atlantic City
The Shawshank Redemption

Congratulations to Elizabeth Matthiesen of Beaumont, Alberta – winner of a $100 Amazon Gift Card in this #WhereintheWorld is our Parking BOXX Ball? contest.

Hint #1: This movie was filmed at the Ohio State Reformatory in 1994.
Hint #2: The final scene is on the beach of Zihuatenejo, Mexico.
Hint #3: This movie’s main characters are played by Tim Robbins and Morgan Freeman.

Answer: The Shawshank Redemption
Atlantic City
Great Pyramid, Giza, Egypt

Congratulations to Clemencio Mascarina Jr of Chula Vista, CA – winner of a $100 Amazon Gift Card in this #WhereintheWorld is our Parking BOXX Ball? contest.

Hint #1: This astonishing structure was built between 2589 and 2504 BC.
Hint #2: Archeologists say it was the tallest structure in the world for about 3,800 years.
Hint #3: It is the oldest of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, and the only one to remain largely intact.

Answer: Great Pyramid, Giza, Egypt
Atlantic City
Paris, Las Vegas

Congratulations to Melissa Englebright of Borden, IN – winner of a $100 Amazon Gift Card in this #WhereintheWorld is our Parking BOXX Ball? contest.

Hint #1: This Hotel and Casino is themed after France's capital, the “City of Light” or the “City of Love”.
Hint #2: Its half scale , 540-foot tall replica of the Eiffel Tower can be found in the United States.
Hint #3: This Hotel and Casino opened on September 1, 1999, with fireworks being shot from the tower.

Answer: Paris, Las Vegas
Thailand
Atlantic City

Congratulations to Debbie Nubile of Tacoma, WA – winner of a $100 Amazon Gift Card in this #WhereintheWorld is our Parking BOXX Ball? contest.

Hint #1: This New Jersey City was home to the United States first boardwalk.
Hint #2: In the late 1800s and early 1900s, the city’s most popular attraction was a diving horse.
Hint #3: The properties in popular board game, Monopoly, were named after this city’s streets.

Answer: Atlantic City
Thailand
Thailand

Congratulations to Delia Mascarina of Chula Vista, CA – winner of a $100 Amazon Gift Card in this #WhereintheWorld is our Parking BOXX Ball? contest.

Hint #1: One-tenth of this country’s entire population lives in its capital, Bangkok.
Hint #2: This country shares a border with four countries: Myanmar (formerly Burma) to the north and west, Laos to the north and east, Cambodia to the southeast, and Malaysia to the south.
Hint #3: This country is home to the world’s largest gold Buddha.

Answer: Thailand

Alberta

Congratulations to Liz Kilcher of Eau Claire, WI – winner of a $100 Amazon Gift Card in this #WhereintheWorld is our Parking BOXX Ball? contest.

Hint #1: This Canadian Province is home to five National Parks: Banff, Jasper, Waterton, Wood Buffalo and Elk Island.
Hint #2: This Province is home to North America’s largest mall, the Calgary Stampede, and hosts of international sporting competitions such as the Commonwealth Games in 1978 and Olympic Games in 1988.
Hint #3: Edmonton is the provincial capital with a population over one million.

Answer: Alberta
South Dakota 

Congratulations to Elizabeth Matthiesen of Beaumont, Alberta winner of a $100 Amazon Gift Card in this #WhereintheWorld is our Parking BOXX Ball? contest.

Hint #1: The Homestake Mine is located in this State. Until it closed in 2002, it was the largest gold mine in the United States.
Hint #2: It is the only State whose name does not share a single letter with that of its capital (Pierre).
Hint #3: State nicknames: Mt. Rushmore & Coyote State.

Answer: South Dakota
Germany 

Congratulations to Kristen T of Vaughn, Ontario – winner of a $100 Amazon Gift Card in this #WhereintheWorld is our Parking BOXX Ball? contest.

Hint #1: This country’s famous Royal Brewery was founded in 1589 by the Duke of Bavaria, Wilhelm V.

Hint #2: After World War II, thanks in part to legions of American soldiers stationed in this country who brought beer mugs home with the “HB” logo, the Hofbräuhaus quickly became a popular tourist attraction.

Hint #3: This beer hall is located in Munich, which is the third largest city in this Country.

Answer: Germany
Toronto 

Congratulations to Cheryl Shields of Johnson City, TN – winner of a $100 Amazon Gift Card in this #WhereintheWorld is our Parking BOXX Ball? contest.

Hint #1: This city has the CN Tower, which originally referred to Canadian National, the railway company that build the tower.

Hint #2: This is the fourth most populous city in North America after Mexico City, New York and Los Angeles

Hint #3: This city is the home of the Maple Leafs, Blue Jays, Raptors and Argonauts, eh?

Answer: Toronto
Cuba

Congratulations to Courtney Long of Katy, TX – winner of an Amazon Gift Card in this #WhereintheWorld is our Parking BOXX Ball? contest.

Hint #1: This is the second largest island in the Caribbean and the second-most populous with over 11 million inhabitants.

Hint #2: The citizens were prohibited from owning cell phones until 2008.

Hint #3: This island capital is Havana.

Answer: Cuba
Bellagio

Congratulations to Angela Cash of Chesnee, South Carolina – winner of an Amazon Gift Card in this #WhereintheWorld is our Parking BOXX Ball? contest.

Hint #1: This luxury hotel & resort was conceived by Steve Wynn and is operated by MGM Resorts International.
Hint #2: Inspired a Lake Como town in Italy that is famed for it’s elegance.
Hint #3: This resort property attractions include the choreographed water set to light and music and runs every 30 minutes during the afternoon and every 15 minutes in the evenings.

Answer: Bellagio (Also accepted: Bellagio Las Vegas, Bellagio Resort & Casino)
Chicago

Congratulations to Kathryn Cort of Columbia, Kentucky – winner of an Amazon Gift Card and BOXX gear in this #WhereintheWorld is our Parking BOXX Ball? contest.

Hint #1: City name derived from a French rendering of the Native American word shikaakwa.

Hint #2: This is the third most populous city in the United States.

Hint #3: Nickname: the Windy City.

Answer: Chicago
Palace of Versailles

Congratulations to Janice Pittenger of South St. Paul, Minnesota – winner of an Amazon Gift Card and BOXX gear in this #WhereintheWorld is our Parking BOXX Ball? contest.

Hint #1: World renowned château and gardens in the Île-de-France region.

Hint #2: Center of political power in France starting in 1682, when Louis XIV moved from Paris.

Hint #3: The peace treaty that ended the state of war between Germany and the Allied Powers at the end of World War I was signed here.

Answer: Palace of Versailles (also accepted: Versailles, Gardens of Versailles)
Turks & Caicos Islands

Congratulations to Mark Wagner of Clarkson, Kentucky – winner of an Amazon Gift Card and BOXX gear in this #WhereintheWorld is our ParkingBOXX Ball? contest.

Hint #1: This British Overseas Territory is comprised of two main island groups.
Hint #2: These islands are located southeast of the Bahamas, north of Hispanola, about 620 miles from Miami, and have a population (including foreigners) of about 49,000.
Hint #3: These islands were settled by salt collectors around 1680. During the early 1700’s these islands were popular pirate hideouts.
Hint #4: This Territory is comprised of eight main islands and more than 299 smaller islands have average annual high temperature of 84.3F/29.1C and low of 76.8F/24.9C.

Answer: Turks & Caicos Islands (also accepted Turks & Caicos)
Mesa Verde National Park

Congratulations to Corry Lehmann of Wasaga Beach, Ontario – winner of an Amazon Gift Card and BOXX gear in this #WhereintheWorld is our ParkingBOXX Ball? contest.

Hint #1: Some of the best preserved cliff dwellings in the world.

Hint #2: This is a US National Park.

Hint #3: Likely built in the late 1190’s

Hint #4: This park was created in 1906 by President Theodore Roosevelt.

Answer: Mesa Verde National Park (also accepted Mesa Verde Cliff Dwellings/Palace & Mesa Verde)
Indianapolis 500

Congratulations to Beverly Schneider of Coquitlam, British Columbia – winner of an Amazon Gift Card and BOXX gear in this #WhereintheWorld is our ParkingBOXX Ball? contest.

Hint #1: It’s the largest single day sporting event in the world!

Hint #2: There are 6 tunnels & 26 bridges on the site!

Answer: Indianapolis 500 (also accepted Indy 500, Indianapolis Motor Speedway)
Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada

Congratulations to Keith LiGreci of Camillus, NY – winner of an Amazon Gift Card and BOXX gear in this #WhereintheWorld is our ParkingBOXX Ball? contest.

Hint #1: This is the home of Canada’s largest indoor aquarium.

Hint #2: A moving walkway transports visitors through this “Dangerous Lagoon.”

Answer: Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada (also accepted Ripley’s Aquarium, Ripley’s Aquarium in Toronto)
Washington State

Congratulations to Barbara Nolan of Lexington, Kentucky – winner of an Amazon Gift Card and BOXX gear in this #WhereintheWorld is our ParkingBOXX Ball? contest.

Hint #1: Can you guess what Pacific Northwest STATE this wooden Sasquatch is located in?

Hint #2: This state was admitted to the Union as the 42nd state in 1889.

Hint #3: A nickname is “the Evergreen State.”

Answer: Washington State (also accepted: Washington, WA)
Aruba

Congratulations to Megan Filzen of Mountville, Pennsylvania – winner of an Amazon Gift Card and BOXX gear in this #WhereintheWorld is our ParkingBOXX Ball? contest.

Hint #1: This Caribbean island country has five letters – starts and ends with “A” :“A __ __ __A”
Hint #2: One of the four countries that form the Kingdom of the Netherlands.

Hint #3: 29 KM north of the coast of Venezuela.

Answer: Aruba
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